Commemorative Books for Architecture & Design Firms
commemorative books for
Architectural & Design Firms
Capture your firm’s milestones, signature projects, and design story in a professionally crafted book.
Architecture tells a story through space, form, and the communities it serves. A commemorative book gives your firm a way to capture that story in print.
Jenkins Group works with architectural and design firms to transform firm milestones, signature projects, and decades of design work into beautifully produced books that reflect your creative vision and professional standards. From shaping the narrative to managing production, we guide the process so your team can stay focused on bringing your designs to life.
Commemorative books are well-suited for:
- Architecture and design firms
- Multidisciplinary design studios
- Planning and urban design teams
- Firm anniversaries and portfolio retrospectives
- Founder, principal, and legacy projects
Just as every design project is unique, every book is customized to reflect your firm’s voice, visual identity, and the audience you want to reach.
Why Architecture & Design Firms Publish Commemorative Books
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Mark firm anniversaries and major milestones
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Curate signature projects into a cohesive narrative
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Document design philosophy and process
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Honor founders, principals, and design leaders
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Create a premium piece for clients, partners, and recruits
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
Sarah FrantzTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Jenkins Group is a professional encouraging resource for the writing community. Rich MintzerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a long-time professional author and ghostwriter, I have always found the Jenkins Group to be excellent parnters. They understand the needs of their clients and take a positive attitude when confronting the many aspects of book publishing from writing, editing, graphics and layouts to promotion and printing. They cost a little more than some publishing houses, but they are worth it. They are professionals and act as such. Mike WilsonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jenkins Group made it very easy to get our book printed and published, and worked with us every step of the way. We are grateful for their expertise, patience, and guidance all along the way. Alan BomsteinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We commissioned Jenkins Group to publish a book celebrating our 50th anniversary in business. It was a 164-page hardback book with over 300 photographs. We are very pleased with the final product. Jenkins Group did a great job, and we would recommend you without hesitation. Leah and Yvonne were easy to work with and incredibly helpful. Throughout the design phase, Yvonne was timely, responsive and executed our vision perfectly. Doing a book is much harder than we thought. There were times on our end when it became all consuming, but Leah and the team kept us focused and answered all our questions. We knew the look we wanted for the pages in the book, and the very first layout sample we received nailed it perfectly. It is an understatement to say that Josh and I are finicky about what we want, and you never flinched. Thanks for a great job. Alan Bomstein, Founder Creative Contractors Ken ChapmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Over the 42 years we've been in business I have worked with several publishers, They have all been helpful to one degree or another. However, our experience with the Jenkins Group has been head and shoulders above all the rest. Every member of the staff is courteous, professional and responsive. I only wish I had known about The Jenkins Group years ago. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking assistance with publishing a book. I am confident you will have the same excellent expereince we have had. Ken Chapman Founder & CEO Ken Chapman & Associates, Inc. Jenna McCarthyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot say enough glowing things about the Jenkins Group. I've written 20+ books, some I've published on my own, some with traditional "big" publishers, and I wouldn't dream of doing it either way without consulting the Jenkins Group first. They are responsive, experienced, know the industry inside and out, are an absolute joy to work with, and can and will handle EVERY aspect of publishing and production. Additionally, I've worked with them for close to two decades--yes, I'm old--and the staff never changes. That's a rarity these days, and speaks to their integrity and consistency. Highly recommend in every way. Sonja BritlandTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience with Jenkins Group. Never having worked on a commemorative book, they guided me every step of the way. They truly listen and try to match you with a ghostwriter who is familiar with your industry or has experience with writing to your ideas. I really liked having one point of contact throughout the entire process. We would discuss our ideas and they offer incite based on their knowledge of what others have done for similar projects. Additionally, their design team is extremely talented and easy to work with. I was blown away by the final product despite seeing it electronically, nothing prepared me for how amazing the book was in print. I highly recommend Jenkins Group! Roy SmootTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Everyone at the Jenkins Group, truly everyone, invested their hearts, expertise and passion in designing, producing and guiding our journey to publish "It All Belongs: Love, Loss and Learning to Live Again". Receiving a Kirkus Reviews "Get It" commendation and a personal letter from Pres. Biden are certainly validations of not only our promise to my late wife to publish her words and art with my journaling, but also of their amazing commitment to fulfilling our promise to her. Trust them with your project, and you'll be thrilled. Ellen BraunsteinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Although I didn't need their editorial services, the printing process was made flawless by Leah and Jim. I truly had no experience in printing a large book and I feel grateful that I didn't have to deal with the printer directly. My client loved his memoir, all 3 pounds of it. Would highly recommend Jenkins Group for any aspect of creating a book. Karen VincentTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was a pleasure to work with the staff of Jenkins Group on the book Ball Stores: East Central Indiana's Shopping Center. Yvonne and Leah did a great job of taking my words and the images provided and making a beautiful book.
RECENT PROJECTS
CREATIVE CONTRACTORS
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Creative Contractors partnered with Jenkins Group to publish a commemorative book honoring the company’s legacy, people, and growth over five decades.
Read our blog to see how this thoughtfully crafted publication captures Creative Contractors’ journey, commitment to quality, and impact on the communities it serves, and how commemorative books can preserve company history while creating a meaningful keepsake for teams, clients, and partners.
A Full-Service Publishing Partner with a Design-First Approach
Architectural design is intentional. Your book’s design should be too.
At Jenkins Group, we’ll work closely with your team to align layout, imagery, and narrative with your brand, while managing the full publishing process from start to finish.
Manuscript Development
Pre-Press Production
Manufacturing: Printing & Binding
Marketing, Sales & Distribution
Completed Book
Built to Showcase Design, Craft & Impact
Architectural spaces deserve to be experienced. We bring that experience to the page by designing publications that give projects room to breathe, pairing strong visuals with thoughtful context.
Experiences you can highlight include:
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Landmark and portfolio-defining projects
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The evolution of your design approach
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Client and community impact
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Sketches, drawings, and behind-the-scenes process
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The teams who bring concepts to life
Whether your vision is a refined coffee-table book or a narrative-driven firm history, we help you shape a publication that feels intentional, elevated, and enduring.
A Clear Process, From Foundation to Finish
Architectural projects move through defined phases. So do our publishing projects.
Our process is structured, collaborative, and built to move efficiently through planning, content development, design, production, and delivery. You will have a dedicated project team, clear timelines, and regular checkpoints to keep everything aligned and on track.
You can expect:
- A defined project roadmap
- Organized approvals and milestone reviews
- Transparent timelines and production schedules
- A dedicated publishing team
- Consistent communication from start to finish
Let’s Build a Book That Reflects Your Work
Your architectural and design firm turns ideas into spaces that people live, work, and gather in. A commemorative book captures the thinking, craft, and people behind that work with the same care you bring to every project.
If you are planning a coffee table book, a curated project retrospective, or a legacy publication, take the first step by setting up a free consultation with Jenkins Group CEO and Founder, Jerry Jenkins. He will help you think through scope, goals, and the best approach for bringing your firm’s story into print.
